Practice Achieved when - 5.1 | Reciprocating Compressors | Applied Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

List three key components of a reciprocating compressor.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main parts that would allow compression to occur.

Question 2

Easy

What is the basic equation representing the polytropic process?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the format where pressure is multiplied by volume.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a reciprocating compressor?

  • To cool down gas
  • To compress air or gas
  • To filter air

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what compressors do in systems.

Question 2

True or False: Multi-stage compressors always have equal pressure ratios across all stages.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the concept discussed about pressure ratios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A reciprocating compressor has an inlet pressure of 1 bar and a final pressure of 8 bar. Calculate the optimal stage pressure ratio if it operates in 3 stages.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break it down: first find the ratio of pressures.

Question 2

If a reciprocating compressor operates at k = 1.4 and uses perfect intercooling for a state where P_1 is 5 bar and P_2 is 15 bar, calculate W_min.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to plug in your values one step at a time.

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